Senior Excursions: Hixon House, Fayze’s, & St. Rose Convent (#549005-121)
La Crosse, WI
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Ages 50+ | Min: 24 Max: 25
Registration Fee: $27 *Registration fee is due at time of registration **Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 7, 2023**
The first stop will be the Historic Hixon House, built in 1858 by pioneer Gideon Hixon, who went on to become a wealthy lumber baron in La Crosse.
He and his wife Ellen raised their five sons in this home and expanded it to the size it is today.
Local history and decorative arts history come together in this beautifully preserved setting that is guided by knowledgeable docents.
Lunch will be at Fayze’s restaurant and is on your own.
After lunch, there will be a guided tour of the Chapel Maria Angelorum at St. Rose Convent.
Mary of the Angels (Maria Angelorum) Chapel was consecrated on August 2, 1906, and serves as the place of prayer for Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
Here, Sisters have welcomed thousands of visitors to experience their Franciscan hospitality and prayer.
Return to the South Side Neighborhood Center at approximately 3:00pm.
*Trolley Pick-Up: SSNC @ 10:00am Pick-Up Location:
SSNC: South Side Neighborhood Center (1300 South 6th Street)
SENIOR EXCURSION POLICIES REGISTRATION
Participants must provide the following to register: name, address, phone, e-mail, birthday, and emergency contact information.
All participants are required to sign the City’s Waiver of Liability (as is) the day of the trip. Failure to do so will result in missing the trip and no refund.
CANCELLATIONS
Refunds are not issued unless your ticket can be resold by the department to someone on the waiting list. After the registration deadline, refunds are not guaranteed. The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department must be notified of all cancellations.
You may not resell, exchange, or give your ticket away. Registered participants on the waitlist have priority for seats that become available. All transfers must be handled by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. After the registration deadline, no transfers will be allowed without prior approval. In case of inclement weather, refunds will not be issued unless the City is able to recover funds from the tour venue.
PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS
Trip participants must be self-sufficient or have with them a companion to assist with specific needs. This includes, but is not limited to, walking, sitting, standing, eating, and using the restroom. Please note the companion must register and pay for the trip. Participants with special needs must make those needs known at the time of registration.
Participants that use a wheelchair must make the office aware of their participation. Unfortunately, not all destinations will be fully accessible.
Trip participants will remain with the group unless the schedule includes designated free time.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
All trips have a minimal amount of walking involved. If the trip has excessive walking or stairs involved, that information will be included in the trip description.
Bus seating: We do not have reserved seating on trips. Participants may select seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
Buses will leave promptly at the time designated.
Return to the bus at the required time so the group does not have to wait.
Return times are always approximate. Every effort will be made to return to La Crosse at the designated time.
